Lemon Zucchini Bars

Use that bumper zucchini crop to make a batch of these moist and tangy lemon bars, perfect for breakfast or an afternoon snack.

• Preparation Time: 25 mins
• Cooking Time: 35 mins
• Total Time: 60 mins
• Calories: 417 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup chopped walnuts
• 3 eggs
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 teaspoons baking soda
• 1 cup vegetable oil
• 2 teaspoons lemon zest
• 0.25 teaspoon baking powder
• 1.25 cups white sugar
• 0.25 cup fresh lemon juice
• 1.75 cups grated zucchini
• 0.33333334326744 cup confectioners' sugar for decoration

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.

Step 2

Combine sugar, oil, eggs, lemon juice, and lemon zest in a large bowl; mix well. Stir in zucchini until evenly combined.

Step 3

Combine flour, baking soda, salt, and baking powder in a separate bowl; gradually add to zucchini mixture, stirring until thoroughly combined. Mix in walnuts until incorporated. Pour batter into the prepared baking dish.

Step 4

Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 35 to 45 minutes. Cool completely.

Step 5

Sprinkle the top with sifted confectioners' sugar and cut into 24 bars.